Over 600 Women and Allies Unite to Raise Awareness, Funds, and Hammers for Affordable Housing
Sacramento, CA (March 3, 2025) – Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento has collaborated with U.S. Bank and the U.S. Bank Foundation for Women Build 2025, a month-long annual event and initiative hosted during Women’s History Month to address the urgent need for safe and affordable housing for hardworking low-income families. With the cost of housing continuing to rise, women-led households are particularly at risk, often forced to choose between rent, utilities, healthcare, and other basic needs.
“Working with U.S. Bank and the U.S. Bank Foundation helps us advance our mission of creating affordable homeownership opportunities,” said Leah Miller, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento. “Through their commitment to financial empowerment and community investment, U.S. Bank and the U.S. Bank Foundation are helping us build not just homes, but stability and hope for families who need it most.”
This March, more than 600 women and allies will come together to raise funds and awareness while directly contributing to the construction of Habitat’s newest 10-home community in the heart of historic Folsom. Each of these equity-building homes will be purchased by hardworking, qualified Habitat partner families earning between 30-80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). After contributing 500 hours of sweat equity building their home and the homes of their neighbors, these families will purchase their homes with an affordable 30-year, 0%-interest-equivalent mortgage.
“Safe and stable housing can help children, families and communities thrive. Working with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento to create access to affordable housing is an investment that will benefit generations to come,” said Ashley Bocek, community affairs manager at U.S. Bank.
This year, Women Build participants have collectively raised over $145,000 to support affordable homeownership opportunities for families in need.
For additional information about the development in Folsom and Habitat’s homeownership program, visit habitatgreatersac.org.
What: Volunteers wearing pink “Strong Women Build Strong Communities” shirts and pink hard hats will come together to build homes as part of Habitat for Humanity’s newest 10-home development in historic Folsom, celebrating Women’s History Month with hands-on community impact.
Who: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento, U.S. Bank, Women Build volunteers, future Habitat homeowners, and local community leaders.
When: Wednesday, March 5th from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Brief program begins at 8:00 a.m., featuring speakers from Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento, U.S. Bank, a Habitat Partner Family, and other community leaders. Interviews will be available until 12:30 p.m.
Where: 302 Persifer Street, Folsom, CA 95630. Meet staff at entrance and be directed to parking. NOTE: Active construction site. It’s advised to wear boots you don’t mind getting dirty – galoshes will be available for media as needed at entrance.
Visuals: More than 50 volunteers actively participating in construction work while donning pink shirts and hard hats. For a Dropbox link to photos and videos, click here.
About Women Build
Women Build, a Habitat for Humanity International initiative, empowers women to build strength, stability, and independence. The local initiative with Habitat Greater Sacramento originated in 2010 as a one-day event with just 12 volunteers and has expanded to a month-long initiative in March, involving over 600 volunteers annually. Over 15 years, Women Build in Sacramento has engaged nearly 4,600 volunteers to help build and repair over 70 homes for families, seniors, and veterans in the region.
About Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento
Celebrating 40 years of building hope and homes in Sacramento and Yolo Counties, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento builds and repairs homes for low-income families, seniors, and veterans, revitalizes neighborhoods, and provides equity-building opportunities to underserved communities. A 501(c)3 nonprofit and local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, last year, Habitat Greater Sacramento served over 8,000 individuals through home builds, repairs, and community projects. Those interested in supporting Habitat’s work can find more at www.habitatgreatersac.org.
About U.S. Bancorp
U.S. Bancorp, with more than 70,000 employees and $678 billion in assets as of December 31, 2024, is the parent company of U.S. Bank National Association. Headquartered in Minneapolis, the company serves millions of customers locally, nationally and globally through a diversified mix of businesses including consumer banking, business banking, commercial banking, institutional banking, payments and wealth management. U.S. Bancorp has been recognized for its approach to digital innovation, community partnerships and customer service, including being named one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies and one of Fortune’s most admired superregional banks. To learn more, please visit the U.S. Bancorp website at usbank.com and click on “About Us.”
PRESS CONTACTS
Kimberly Coley | Chief Advancement & Marketing Officer | Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento
(805) 689-7086 | KColey@HabitatGreaterSac.org
